Mental Health Week
Every year, Strathcona Mental Health Team provides a one-week opportunity for our community to come together to discuss issues related to mental health and addictions. Seating is limited to about 100 people; so if you are interested and want to have a seat, get here early. The talks are open to everyone, there is no fee, and no registration is necessary. Strathcona Mental Health Team, 330 Heatley Avenue, 604-253-4401.
May 11, '09, 1:30 - 3:30. "Mental Health Commission of Canada: Introduction to Raincity's NEW Housing First Act Team." Speaker: Catherine Hume, Raincity Housing; Julian Somers, SFU Researcher; Service Provider TBA.
May 12, '09, 10:00 - 12:00. "Are We Covering the Ground? Who does what? A discussion on how the various agencies in the Downtown Eastside work together to provide services to people with Mental Health and Addictions issues." Speakers: Dale Wagner, Pender Community Health Centre (PCHC); Gerry Bradley, Strathcona Mental Health (SMH); Irene Jaakson, Urgent Response Team; Allan Shoom, Downtown Community Court; TBA Manager, Burnaby Mental Health and Addictions Unit.
May 12, '09, 1:30 - 3:30. "Recovery from Severe Mental Illness: How Psychosocial Rehabilitation, Consumer Involvement and Consumer Initiatives build resilience and contribute to living beyond mental illness." Speakers: Daniel MacDonald, SMH; Josette Mangatal, SMH; Stephen Epp, SMH; Jude Swanson, SMH.
May 13, '09, 10:00 - 12:00. "10 Creative Things You Can Do with a Dirty Old Pony Club Ribbon: Hoarding Explained." Speaker: Susan Henry, First United Church.
May 13, '09, 1:30 - 3:30. "Housing First: Roots, Philosophy, Achievements, and What It Portends to Bring to the DTES." Speakers: Liz Evans, Portland Hotel Society; Karen O'Shannacery, Lookout Emergency Aid society; Greg Richmond, Rain City Housing.
May 14, '09, 10:00 -12:00. "Circle of Courage." Speaker: Dr. Martin Brokenleg, Director of Native Ministries Programmes and Professor of First Nations Ministry and Theology.
May 14, '09, 1:30-3:30. "Trauma: Building resilience in individuals, families and communities." Speakers: Liz Choquette, Vancouver Community Mental Health Services; Shelly Foster, PCHC; Andrew Larcombe, Downtown Community Health Centre.
May 15, '09, 10:00 - 12:00. "ACT Programs in Inner-City Environments: Vancouver, New Westminster, and the Future." Speaker: Dr. Kathleen McGarvey, NWMH; Greg Richmond, Raincity Housing; Field Researcher TBA
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